Understanding the 'th' Digraph Sounds

The video tutorial introduces the focus sound of the week, the digraph TH, and explains its two types of sounds: voiceless and voiced. The instructor uses mystery pictures to engage students in identifying the common sound in words. The video further explores examples of words with voiceless and voiced TH sounds, and discusses the position of the TH digraph in words. The tutorial concludes with practice exercises to reinforce learning.

What is the focus sound of the week discussed in the video?

• Digraph 'sh'

• Digraph 'ch'

• Digraph 'ph'

• Digraph 'th'

What is a digraph?

• Two letters that make two sounds

• A letter that changes sound

• Two letters that make one sound

• A single letter that makes two sounds

Which of the following words contains a voiceless 'th' sound?

• This

• They

• Thing

• There

In the word 'think', what type of 'th' sound is present?

• Voiced

• Voiceless

• Silent

• None

Which word has a voiced 'th' sound?

• Think

• Thorn

• Thumb

• There

What happens to your tongue when you say a voiced 'th' sound?

• It makes no sound

• It moves up and down

• It buzzes

• It stays still

Which of the following words has a voiceless 'th' sound?

• There

• Thorn

• They

• This

Where can the 'th' digraph appear in a word?

• At the beginning, middle, or end

• Only in the middle

• Only at the end

• Only at the beginning

In the word 'weather', where is the 'th' digraph located?

• Not present

• Middle

• End

• Beginning

Which of the following words has the 'th' digraph at the end?

• Bath

• Think

• They

• There